Planting Autumn Winter Bulbs With Andy Sturgeon
In gardeningease, the term ‘bulb’ usually refers to any bulbous plant which stores food underground in order to survive a dormant period during cold weather, or some adverse conditions like drought. True bulbs include daffodils and onions but corms, tubers, rhizomes and tuberous roots like dahlias are normally all lumped into the same group. It’s easy to be tempted by a glossy picture on the packaging of some unknown and shrivelled...
The Best Window Cleaner Products
Effective DIY window cleaning Cleaning windows so they are crystal clear with no streaks is harder than it looks, and some who have tried with often mixed results may view the humble window cleaner with his ladder perched on the roof of his car in a whole new light afterwards. If you have a large glass conservatory you will soon find that you need to up your window cleaning game. It’s all too easy to end up with those annoying streaks...
Replacing an Asphalt Driveway
Why You Might Consider Natural Stone If your asphalt driveway needs replacing it’s worth considering the alternatives before resurfacing with asphalt. Along with alternatives such as gravel and concrete, block paving and natural stone is becoming a more popular choice due to looks, durability and longer term cost effectiveness. Limitations Of Asphalt Asphalt has always been a popular surface for driveways; the main attraction is often...
Do We Still Need Pitched Roofs?
Flat roof technology makes for a viable alternative The general assumption when comparing pitched and flat roofs is that pitched roofs are generally the best for long life and appearance, whereas flat roofs are the cost-effective solution more commonly used for some extensions and other ‘add-on’ structures. The reality is less distinct now. As flat roof technology and manufacturing techniques improve along with newer longer-lasting...
Sell your home with great photography
Whether you are selling your home, renting it out or want to show it off, great photography makes a huge difference. This is someone’s first insight into your property so it is vital that you make a great impression on them. Both interior and exterior architectural photography is an art form, so here are some tips for getting it right in your home. De-clutter and clean It is always unbelievable when you see estate agents’ photos where...
